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Hi, I’m Bwengye Dianah, a creative professional based in Kampala, Uganda. I specialize in human-centered design, focusing on creating accessible and inclusive graphic solutions that support marginalized communities and promote social change. With experience spanning branding, illustration, and innovation in both digital and print media, I enjoy developing engaging materials that communicate complex ideas in visually compelling ways.
Over the years, I’ve collaborated with various organizations—ranging from human rights law firms to international NGOs—contributing my skills to projects aiming for greater inclusion and empowerment. I am passionate about applying design as a tool for education, advocacy, and community engagement, always striving to create meaningful impact through my work.
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Work Experience
Co-Founder & Creative Lead at Urithi Studio
March 1, 2021 - June 6, 2024Provide strategic direction to major research projects including pre-tests, concept, design and prototype. Conduct focus groups, surveys, polls, interviews, and other data collection methods to gather information about target audiences and industry trends. Conceptualize new ideas for products, methodologies and social and behaviour change communication strategies. Current gender-related projects include adapting ERI manual and materials to add gender aspects for Horizont3000 and developing a Gender & Nutrition game for GADC to raise awareness about female nutrition and joint decision making in farmer households.
Innovation and documentation officer at Light for the World
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023Planned and led co-creation sessions, documented innovative projects, and coordinated stakeholders throughout the process. Developed disability-inclusive digital and print products ensuring accessibility including Accessible PDFs. Facilitated a masterclass for farmers with disabilities in Beira, Sofala region, Mozambique.
Facilitator & Designer at Mango Tree
May 1, 2010 - June 30, 2021Interpreted design research outcomes and co-creation processes to produce prototypes and final products for international clients. Led co-creation workshops and sessions for organizations including Mercy Corps, Baylor Botswana, FAO Zambia, and others focused on women's inclusion, pediatric cancer materials, nutrition education, and financial literacy board games.
Graphic Designer and Consultant (Remote) at Various organizations including Chapter 4 Uganda, Light for the World Austria, FiberFoods, London School of Economics, IFA, Akina Mama Wa Africa, Butterflyworks Netherlands, Borderland Arts, 32o East KLA ART18
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025Collaborated on human rights advocacy, disability-inclusive graphic design, branding for agroforestry products, visual design for health and taxation awareness projects, poster and booklet development for farming communities, and catalogues and portfolios for art exhibitions. Created accessible and engaging visuals, comic books, board games, and catalogs with a focus on social impact.
Co-Founder & Creative Lead at Urithi Studio
March 1, 2021 - June 2, 2024Provide strategic direction to major research projects including pre-tests, concept, design and prototype. Conduct focus groups, surveys, polls, interviews, and other data collection methods to gather information about target audiences and industry trends. Conceptualize new ideas for products, methodologies and social and behaviour change communication strategies. Lead gender-related projects such as adapting the ERI manual to include gender aspects and development of Gender & Nutrition games targeting farmer groups.
Innovation and Documentation Officer at Light for the World
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023Planned and led co-creation sessions, documented innovative projects, and coordinated stakeholders. Developed disability-inclusive products and designed both digital and print accessible documents including Accessible PDFs. Facilitated a master class for farmers with disabilities in Beira, Sofala region in Mozambique.
Facilitator & Designer at Mango Tree
May 1, 2010 - June 30, 2021Interpreted design research outcomes and co-creation processes to produce prototypes and final products for international clients. Led workshops and co-creation sessions for organizations including Mercy Corps, Baylor (Botswana), FAO (Zambia), and 100weeks. Developed educational materials, interactive stories, toolkits, and games fostering women's inclusion, family decision-making, nutrition, and healthcare awareness.
Freelance Graphic Designer (Remote) at Various Organizations
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025Collaborated on projects involving human rights, accessibility, branding, and educational content. Worked with Chapter 4 Uganda to design publications for LGBTQ+ advocacy, Light for the World Austria on disability-inclusive designs, FiberFoods on branding and packaging, London School of Economics on educational comics, Akina Mama Wa Africa on taxation inequality comics, and several other clients. Created accessible designs, board games, posters, catalogues, and comic books supporting social causes.
Co-Founder & Creative Lead at Urithi Studio
March 1, 2021 - June 6, 2024Provide strategic direction to major research projects including pre-tests, concept, design and prototype. Conduct focus groups, surveys, polls, interviews, and other data collection methods to gather information about target audiences and industry trends. Conceptualize new ideas for products, methodologies and social and behaviour change communication strategies. Current gender-related projects include adapting ERI manual and materials to include gender aspects for Horizont3000, developing stories and card games to promote fair division of roles and joint decision-making in households and farms, and designing a Gender & Nutrition game for GADC to raise awareness about female nutrition and promote joint decision-making in farming households.
Innovation and Documentation Officer at Light for the World
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023Planned and led co-creation sessions, documented innovative projects and coordinated stakeholders. Developed disability-inclusive products and designed both digital and print materials ensuring accessibility, such as creating Accessible PDFs. Facilitated a master class for farmers with disabilities in Beira, Sofala region, Mozambique.
Facilitator & Designer at Mango Tree
May 1, 2010 - June 30, 2021Interpreted design research outcomes and co-creation processes to produce prototypes and final products for international clients. Led co-creation workshops for Mercy Corps creating toolkits to promote women’s inclusion in household decision-making, facilitated sessions for Baylor Botswana to create materials for paediatric cancer nurses and counsellors, conducted sessions for FAO Zambia designing nutrition education materials, developed the 'Mama Calendar' for pregnant women at Obulamu, created a financial literacy board game for 100weeks organization, and led development of household budgeting games for ICAN.
Freelance Designer and Visual Contributor at Various (Remote Projects)
January 1, 2019 - June 6, 2024Collaborated with human rights and international organizations to create accessible and inclusive graphic designs. Projects include collaborating with Chapter 4 Uganda to visualize publications for marginalized LGBTQ+ community advocacy; designing accessible materials and training board games for Light for the World Austria; branding and packaging design for FiberFoods’ jackfruit products; creating visual comic designs for London School of Economics and ifa publications; developing a comic on taxation inequalities for Akina Mama Wa Africa; producing information posters and booklets for local farmers with Butterflyworks Netherlands; and designing catalogues and promotional materials for Borderland Arts and 32o East KLA ART18.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree at Kyambogo University
August 1, 2007 - May 31, 2010Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education at St. Lawrence citizen’s High School
August 1, 2005 - May 31, 2006Certificate of Education at Bweranyangi Girls Secondary school
August 1, 2001 - May 31, 2004Bachelor’s Degree at Kyambogo University
August 1, 2007 - May 31, 2010Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education at St. Lawrence citizen’s High School
August 1, 2005 - May 31, 2006Certificate of Education at Bweranyangi Girls Secondary school
August 1, 2001 - May 31, 2004Bachelor’s Degree in Art & Industrial Design at Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda
August 1, 2007 - May 31, 2010Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education at St. Lawrence Citizen’s High School, Kampala, Uganda
August 1, 2005 - May 31, 2006Certificate of Education at Bweranyangi Girls Secondary School, Bushenyi, Uganda
August 1, 2001 - May 31, 2004Qualifications
Certificate Insights for Innovation, IDEO’s Online Learning Experience
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022Certificate Insights for Innovation, IDEO’s Online Learning Experience
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022Certificate Insights for Innovation, IDEO’s Online Learning Experience
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Agriculture & Mining, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
My co-creation report design for We Can Work project transforms complex information into engaging, visually compelling narratives. Inspired by magazine layouts, I infused it with vibrant colours, dynamic compositions, and playful graphic elements like squiggles to create a fresh and youthful aesthetic. This approach ensured that reports are not only informative but also visually appealing and easy to navigate, enhancing reader engagement. By balancing creativity with clarity, I design reports that communicate impact
while maintaining a polished, professional look. Find the design on this link: https://www.twine.net/signin
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